Fine Arts 3D Tenure Track Faculty Position

About MassArt:

Founded in 1873, and celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2023, Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt), is the nation's first and only independent, free-standing public college of art and design in the country. MassArt is an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, makers, educators, innovators and leaders striving to shape the future through art and design. We've spent 150 years demonstrating the truly amazing things that happen when a world-class art and design education is an option for every deserving student. Located in Boston's hub of arts and culture along the Avenue of the Arts, MassArt enrolls 2,000 students and offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate degrees in 18 disciplines, as well as continuing education and youth programs.

MassArt strives to be a model of diversity and inclusion; the campus community reflects the layers of cultural and self-identity that proudly make up our region, nation, and world. We build effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the College by freely sharing appropriate information and providing assistance to all and maintain an environment that is welcoming to persons of all backgrounds, nationalities, and roles.

Job Description:

MassArt is the oldest, and one of two public, state supported, independent colleges of art and design in the country. We are committed to serving the public, and the broad demographic of students from across the Commonwealth, the region, the nation, and beyond. MassArt seeks to be a leader in increasing diversity within its curriculum and supports programs, faculty, staff, and student populations in reaching this goal. As we aim to promote an inclusive environment, we seek candidates who can actively participate in our shared goals. We encourage applicants to identify their strengths in the area of diversity and inclusiveness. MassArt prioritizes the teaching of sustainability in art and design and defines it as addressing and solving the problems at the intersection of social justice, health and wellbeing, and the environment.

Summary

The Fine Arts 3D Department at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design seeks applicants for a tenure track faculty position. The FA3D Department comprises five programs: Ceramics, Fibers, Glass, Jewelry & Metalsmithing, and Sculpture. The department seeks a dedicated faculty member to complement the existing faculty in creating an inclusive and diverse community of learners and makers in our BFA program.

We seek faculty to collaborate with us in educating students in deep learning within craft, fine art, and design. We prioritize the importance of measurable social justice changes within academia. Our department aspires to provide all students with a framework within which to investigate issues of changing technologies and values, in keeping with our core mission around equity, inclusion, and social justice.

The department supports on average 140 majors annually, and provides elective courses for all of the college's ~1700 students from first year to graduate students. The curriculum in the department includes contemporary practices spanning fine art-craft-design. Extraordinary facilities in all media allow for in-depth studio experiences for our students. We seek faculty who teach in and/or across media and content, particularly in the realms of the diverse and inclusive contemporary fine art-craft-design fields.

MassArt seeks to be a leader in increasing diversity within its curriculum, resource programs, faculty, staff, and student populations. We foster inclusive environments and invite candidates who can contribute to departmental goals. Candidates must have a clear potential or demonstrated ability to work effectively with and benefit a diverse student body.

Faculty in the Fine Arts 3D Department teach studio and seminar courses, generally split between one of the five programs including required classes for FA3D majors and/or elective courses. Course workload may also include teaching first year Studio Foundation Program courses. All-College Committee and Departmental service are required.

This position is governed by the MSCA collective bargain agreement.

Salary: $64,000-74,000

Requirements:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree

• Competencies within three dimensional art practices

• 1-2 years experience teaching at the College level, not including teaching assistant positions

• Clear potential or demonstrated ability to work effectively with and benefit a diverse student population

Preferred Qualifications

• MFA or a substantial record of achievement and significant competency in a three-dimensional arts practice within the fields of sculpture or craft

• 2 years teaching at the college level

• Commitment to making, as an integral part of your studio practice, demonstrated in your portfolio

• Ability to teach in and/or across media and content in 3D art, craft, and design

• Expertise including but not limited to 3D processes such as: digital fabrication, mixed media, interdisciplinary practices, installation, figurative sculpture, etc

Additional Information:

Please note MassArt does not provide the following:

• Employment-based visa sponsorship or non-student exchange visitor visa sponsorship.

• E-Verify.

• Reimbursement for travel.

Selected candidates must complete all onboarding tasks including a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) background review and verification of the Form I9, Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. You are required to show proof of your identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of the start of your employment. You will not be authorized to work in any capacity until all paperwork has been completed. For a list of all acceptable documents please click here

Comprehensive Benefits:

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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MassArt provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, genetic information, pregnancy or a pregnancy-related condition, or membership in any other legally protected class. MassArt complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the college operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Application Instructions:

Priority will be given to applications received by the February 29th at midnight deadline.

Application Requirements

• Letter of interest should address all areas above, with particular attention to the candidate's clear potential or demonstrated ability to work effectively with and benefit a diverse student body.

• One page teaching philosophy

• Comprehensive CV, including a list of courses taught

• Sample syllabi of courses taught (maximum of five)

• 20 images of personal work, with image list. 10 MB maximum for each file

• 20 images of student work, with image list. 10 MB maximum for each file

• 3 references